USHE Assistant Commissioner for Access Richard Gonzalez named Jump$tart Board President, NCAN Advisory Committee member

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Dr. Richard Gonzalez, Assistant Commissioner for Access for the Utah System of Higher Education, is kicking off the year with big accomplishments. He was named Board President of the Utah Jump$tart Coalition, a financial education organization for youth; he was also selected as a member of the national advisory committee for the National College Attainment… Continue Reading USHE Assistant Commissioner for Access Richard Gonzalez named Jump$tart Board President, NCAN Advisory Committee member

Utah Tech University Presidential Search Application Open, Position Overview

Download Position Profile Visit the Utah Tech University Presidential Search Website Visit AGB Search Utah Tech University seeks a dynamic, visionary, forward-thinking, student-centric, and community-minded president to lead the institution into the next phase of its continued success. Utah Tech is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. The institution has enjoyed rapid growth over the… Continue Reading Utah Tech University Presidential Search Application Open, Position Overview

Higher education leads to increased earnings, supports Utah’s society, and economy

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Utahns who earn certificates or degrees at institutions within the Utah System of Higher Education experience increased income, expanded employment opportunities, and improved health outcomes according to a recent brief from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The brief not only presents compelling data on the personal advantages of higher education but also highlights the… Continue Reading Higher education leads to increased earnings, supports Utah’s society, and economy

Pursuing Education While Incarcerated, Findings from the 2023 Higher Education and Corrections Council Annual Report

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Inmates in Utah can reach education goals while incarcerated. Several Utah System of Higher Education institutions provide accredited courses to Utah Department of Corrections inmates. Davis Technical College, Uintah Basin Technical College, and Snow College offer programs for inmates to earn technical certificates at UDC facilities across the state. Salt Lake Community College offers additional… Continue Reading Pursuing Education While Incarcerated, Findings from the 2023 Higher Education and Corrections Council Annual Report

Closed: SLCC Presidential Search Application, Position Overview

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Download Position Profile Visit the Salt Lake Community College Presidential Search Website Visit AGB Search The Utah Board of Higher Education invites nominations and applications for president of Salt Lake Community College, one of 16 institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education. The president is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the… Continue Reading Closed: SLCC Presidential Search Application, Position Overview

Utah Tech University Presidential Search Committee named, public meetings announced

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The Utah Board of Higher Education has named a 14-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president of Utah Tech University. The committee will host three in-person public meetings on Feb. 7 – 8 to gather input from members of the Utah Tech community and the general public. The UT Presidential Search… Continue Reading Utah Tech University Presidential Search Committee named, public meetings announced

SLCC’s Presidential Search Committee Announces Three Public Meetings

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The Salt Lake Community College’s (SLCC) Presidential Search Committee will host three public meetings this month to gather input from members of the SLCC community and the general public.  This is an opportunity to provide input on the leadership profile, which is part of the position announcement, for the presidential search before the position is posted… Continue Reading SLCC’s Presidential Search Committee Announces Three Public Meetings

Utah Tech University’s Courtney R. White named interim president

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The Utah Board of Higher Education’s Executive Committee selected Courtney R. White as interim president of Utah Tech University today to take effect on Jan. 5, 2024. The Board of Higher Education will undertake a search for a new president and begin the process of appointing a presidential search committee over the next several weeks.   “Utah… Continue Reading Utah Tech University’s Courtney R. White named interim president

Salt Lake Community College Begins National Search for New President

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Salt Lake Community College announces 11-member Presidential Search Committee and upcoming public meetings. As part of its delegated duties and responsibilities, the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Board of Trustees named an 11-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president of SLCC. The college is working with AGB Search, a national search firm, to… Continue Reading Salt Lake Community College Begins National Search for New President